Dana Wester , BACP

Dana Wester is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also helps those navigating trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and questions around sexual identity. Dana holds BACP accreditation and has eight years of professional experience. Dana uses an integrative way of working. That means she draws on several approaches to suit each person. Sessions are built around what the client needs in the moment rather than a single fixed method. In practice she might use person-centred listening to help someone feel heard. She can use cognitive-behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Creative options such as art, play or sand work are available when talking alone feels difficult. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, and supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress or eating concerns. Dana also works with matters like bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, body image and intimacy-related difficulties. People who come to her can expect an open, non-judgemental space. She places the client at the centre of the process and encourages small practical steps alongside emotional exploration. The aim is to help people find clearer ways to manage problems and move towards more satisfying daily life. Dana accepts international clients and runs sessions online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. The format is chosen to fit each person’s needs and practical circumstances.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Person-centred counselling focuses on careful listening and reflecting what someone says so they feel understood. It helps people untangle feelings and build confidence in their own decisions. Cognitive-behavioural ideas look at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teach practical steps to reduce anxiety or low mood. Creative approaches such as art, play and sand work give people different ways to express difficult emotions when words are hard to find.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time if something is not helpful, aiming for practical changes and emotional relief.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video sessions let people use visual connection when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing or need brief regular contact. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel commitments, while keeping the same therapeutic focus as face-to-face work.